Fatima, the youngest of the three Dangote sisters, has consistently carved a niche for herself within the Dangote Group through commercial strategy and operational leadership.
He is currently the Group Executive Director for Commercial Operations at Dangote Industries Limited, a role which places him at the center of procurement, communications, administration and group-wide commercial planning. His tasks include shaping the Group's market approach and ensuring effective integration of strategy with implementation across its core businesses.
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Fatima's journey at the Group began with roles that exposed her to strategic planning and business development. He previously worked as a technical specialist in the strategy unit and as executive assistant to the director of business development and portfolio management, positions that gave him visibility into complex decision-making processes within the group.
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She has also been a board member of NASCON Allied Industries since 2023, where she previously oversaw commercial sales, marketing, logistics and brand strategy and these skills have become the core of her current leadership portfolio.
Fatima is also actively involved in the Aliko Dangote Foundation. His public comments, including references to his father's work ethic and expectations of excellence, provide insight into his leadership philosophy and commitment to performance standards.
With her focus on business excellence, Fatima plays a key role in the Group's ongoing efforts to strengthen local value chains such as Nigeria's sugar sector and enhance brand coherence across subsidiaries.
